Packers have golden opportunity to strike after Seahawks' latest decision on DK Metcalf sends clear message about trade market
The Green Bay Packers would never part ways with a first-round pick to acquire wide receiver DK Metcalf. Not because the player himself isn't worth it, but because the price of any trade has to take into consideration the contract situation. Metcalf is in the final year of his deal, slated to make $18 million, […]
The Green Bay Packers would never part ways with a first-round pick to acquire wide receiver DK Metcalf. Not because the player himself isn't worth it, but because the price of any trade has to take into consideration the contract situation.
Metcalf is in the final year of his deal, slated to make $18 million, and the expectation is that he will get a massive contract extension near $30 million per season.
But now things have changed. After moving on from Geno Smith, the Seattle Seahawks appear to be more open to trading Metcalf, which included lowering the asking price.
According to The Athletic's insider Dianna Russini, the Seahawks were initially looking for a first-round pick. Right now, the request is for a second-rounder.
The Packers are projected to have the 54th overall pick in the second round. Maybe that's still high, considering Metcalf's projected extension, but a late second is an ok value to give up for a veteran—especially because it would keep the door open for a trade down in the first round to recoup draft capital.
Another scenario for the Packers could include giving up, let's say, a third-round pick (projected to be the 87th overall) and a young wide receiver like Romeo Doubs.
It's still a real investment, for sure, but giving up the equivalent of a second-round pick for a player of DK Metcalf's impact is realistic.
Throughout six years in the NFL, Metcalf has never had a season with fewer than 900 receiving yards. On the Packers' current roster, no wide receiver has reached 900 receiving yards in a season in the league. Moreover, Christian Watson is expected to miss a significant part of the regular season with his ACL injury, and Metcalf would offer not only a replacement, but even a better deep threat option for Jordan Love.
The Packers were connected to Metcalf's sweepstakes from the get go, a rumor that became louder after the receiver officially requested a trade out of Seattle.
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